So this user tip is aimed at maintaining a list divided by sub line, that includes screen size, CPU, release year, charge port type, Apple Pencil model it is compatible with if any, discontinuation date and iOS / iPad OS versions they can run now. Official Name | Generation | Screen Size | CPU | Release Date | Latest iOS/iPadOS version | Port Type | Pencil Compatibility | Status iPad with Retina display | Fourth | 9.7″ | A6X | 2012 | 10.3.3/10.3.4(Cellular) | Lightning | None | Discontinued October 2014 iPad | Sixth | 9.7″ | A10 | 2018 | 17.1.1 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2019
iPad | Seventh | 10.2″ | A10 | 2019 | 17.1.1 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2020 iPad | Eighth | 10.2″ | A12 | 2020 | 17.1.1 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2021 iPad Mini | Fifth | 7.9″ | A12 | 2019 | 17.1.1 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2021 iPad Air | Third | 10.5″ | A12 | 2019 | 17.1.1 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued September 2020
iPad Pro 12.9″ | Second | 12.9″ | A10X | 2017 | 17.1.1 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued November 2018 iPad Pro 10.5″ | First / Only | 10.5″ | A10X | 2017 | 17.1.1 | Lightning | First Generation Apple Pencil | Discontinued November 2018
iPadOS 17.1.1 fixes an issue with the lock screen weather widget not displaying snow correctly.
List of iPad models
Display Screen Size 9.7 in (250 mm) (diagonal) Screen Area – Screen to Body ratio (Body Area) 291 cm2 – 72%
Typical Max brightness ( cd ⁄ m2 ) 500 400
XDR Max brightness ( cd ⁄ m2 ) — Motion Coprocessor Embedded in SoC Bus width 64-bit (Due to only one RAM module) 128-bit Graphics Processor PowerVR 7XT Series 7800 (12-core) Storage Type NAND Flash driven by NVMe-based controller that communicates over a PCIe connection
Side Connector Side Smart connector for Smart Keyboard
Apple Pencil Support First generation
Assisted GPS (Cellular models only) Yes Secure Authentication Touch ID Second generation sensor in Home Button
Rear Camera Camera 12 MP Wide 8 MP Wide Extended Dynamic Range Video No
Optical Image Stabilization for Video No Front Camera Camera 5 MP FaceTime HD 1.2 MP FaceTime HD
Retina Flash With True Tone No Extended Dynamic Range Video No
adjusting sound to device orientation Gold: White glass front Space Gray: Black glass front
Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum back Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device.
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a piece plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. Space Gray: Space Gray anodized contoured aluminum side
Wi-Fi + Cellular models also have a long, thin line of plastic for the cellular antenna on top. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device. The color of the plastic is dependent on the device.
Announced Date March 21, 2016 September 9, 2015
Wikipedia
The iPad is a brand of iOS and iPadOS-based tablet computers that are developed by Apple Inc., first introduced on January 27, 2010. The iPhone’s iOS operating system (OS) was initially used for the iPad but in September 2019, its OS was switched to a fork of iOS called iPadOS that has better support for the device’s hardware and its user interface is customized for the tablets’ larger screens.
Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs said in a 1983 speech: “What we want to do is we want to put an incredibly great computer in a book that you can carry around with you and learn how to use in 20 minutes … and we really want to do it with a radio link in it so you don’t have to hook up to anything and you’re in communication with all of these larger databases and other computers”. In 1993, Apple worked on the Newton MessagePad, a tablet-like personal digital assistant (PDA).
The MessagePad was poorly received for its indecipherable handwriting recognition feature and was discontinued at the direction of Jobs, who returned to Apple in 1998 after an internal power struggle. Apple also prototyped a PowerBook Duo–based tablet computer but decided not to release it to avoid hurting MessagePad sales.
In May 2004, Apple filed a design trademark patent in Europe for a handheld computer, hypothetically referencing the iPad, beginning a new round of speculation that led to a 2003 report of Apple-affiliated manufacturer Quanta leaking Apple’s orders for wireless displays. In August 2008, Apple filed a 50-page patent application that includes an illustration of hands touching and gesturing on a tablet computer. [13][14] In 1991, Apple’s chief design officer Jonathan Ive devised an industrial design of a stylus-based tablet, the Macintosh Folio, which led to the development of a larger tablet prototype project codenamed K48 that Apple began in 2004. Ive sought to develop the tablet first but came to an agreement with Jobs the iPhone was more important and should be prioritized.
[19] Initial reaction to the product name, which struck many women as a menstrual pun “indicative of a male-helmed team oblivious” to the connotations, mocked it. It is 33% thinner and 15% lighter than its predecessor, and uses a dual-core Apple A5 chip consisting of a twice-as-fast CPU and a nine-times-faster GPU.
It uses an Apple A9 chip with an accompanying M9 motion coprocessor, and its cameras can capture low-light and HD-quality shots. Despite using the same Apple A9 and M9 processors as the 2015 iPhone 6S, it lacks support of the always-on “Hey Siri” voice recognition, a feature advertised as being made possible by low-power processing in those chips. It also had faster FaceTime HD, LTE connectivity, Touch ID, and multitask functionalities.
The Apple A12 also included an embedded Neural Engine, and is capable of processing 5 trillion operations per second.
It uses an Apple A13 Bionic chip, which has a 20% faster CPU and GPU and an embedded, artificial intelligence–immersed Neural Engine. Its Retina Display added support for the True Tone technology, which automatically adjusts the screen color temperature according to the ambient lighting. It uses the Apple A14 Bionic chip, has a larger 10.9-inch screen, and replaces the Lightning connector with USB-C. Unlike all previous models in the iPad range, as well as the sixth-generation iPad Pro announced the same day, this model’s front-facing camera is placed along the device’s long edge, making it more suitable for video calling applications. [42] While lacking the Smart Connector of the Pro and Air lines, it is compatible with a new Magic Keyboard Folio announced alongside the device.
The first generation of the flagship, smaller iPad Mini was announced on October 23, 2012, and released on November 2. It uses an Apple A7 chip with an embedded M7 motion coprocessor, and its 7.9-inch Retina screen display has a resolution of 2048 by 1536 pixels. It features a Truetone-based Retina screen display with 25% wider Color and higher pixel density.
Its 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera featured Apple’s “Center Stage Mode” technology, while its 12-megapixel back camera had larger apertures, True Tone flash, and Smart HDR automatic shadow and highlight recovery. It includes a USB-C port, capable of transferring up to 5 gigabits per second of data; improved landscape stereo speakers; and a brighter Liquid Retina Display.
It debuted the 802.11n-based MINO technology used in its Wi-Fi connectivity, and it had an extended range of LTE telecommunication.
Its front 7-megapixel Facetime Camera is of 1080p and 60 fps, while its 12-megapixel webcam featured 8 aperture, 4K, 60fps, and video stabilization.
The first generation of the high-end and professional flagship iPad Pro was announced on September 9, 2015, and released on November 11, (12.9-inch version) and March 31 (9.7-inch).It used an Apple A9X chip, with a 2x higher memory bandwidth and a 1.8x faster CPU than its predecessor. Its ultra-low reflective Retina Display featured a 50% optimized True Tone technology (which automatically adjust the screen accordingly to its ambient color and brightness rates), Wide Color Integration, and up to 500 nit brightness rates.
It used a 7 nm Apple A12X Bionic chip, which comprised 11 billion transistors, an 8-core CPU, 7-core GPU and an embedded Neural Engine capable of processing 5 trillion operations per second. These cameras allow it to capture medias with wider visibility, and its audio system automatically detects and attracts any orientation nearby. It debuted Apple’s “Center Stage mode” technology, which pinpoints the positions of the users and automatically tracks the camera view accordingly to perspectivally centralize them. Unlike the iPhone, the cellular variant did not support voice calls and text messages, but only data connectivity; it also had an additional micro-SIM circuit slot attached on the side.
The second generation of iPad introduced a third tier of CDMA support from Verizon, which is available separately from the AT&T-based version. [77] In addition to a camera connection kit which consists of two adapters for the iPad’s dock connector, one of USB Type A and one of SD card reader; these adapters can transfer photographs and videos and connect USB audio card and MIDI keyboard.
Since its introduction in 2010, the iPad runs on the iPhone’s iOS mobile operating system, but it was later replaced with an optimized derivation, iPadOS, in September 2019. iOS’ Control Center can be “pulled” down from the top right of the notch, giving access to various toggles to manage the device more quickly without having to open the Settings.
Double-clicking the Home Button or swiping up from the bottom of the screen and pausing will display all currently active spaces.
The size of the two apps in Split View can be adjusted by dragging a pill-shaped icon in the center of the vertical divider and dragging the divider all the way to one side of the screen closes the respective app.
The iPad does not employ digital rights management (DRM), but the OS prevents users from copying or transferring certain content outside of Apple’s platform without authorization, such as TV shows, movies, and apps. Critics argue Apple’s centralized app approval process and control of the platform itself could stifle software innovation.
Of particular concern to digital rights advocates is Apple’s ability to remotely disable or delete apps on any iPad at any time. Digital rights advocates, including the Free Software Foundation,[103] Electronic Frontier Foundation,[102] and computer engineer and activist Brewster Kahle,[104] have criticized the iPad for its digital rights restrictions.
In April 2010, Paul Sweeting, an analyst with GigaOM, was quoted by NPR as saying, “With the iPad, you have the anti-Internet in your hands.
Laura Sydell, the article’s author, concludes, “As more consumers have fears about security on the Internet, viruses, and malware, they may be happy to opt for Apple’s gated community. Apple’s App Store, which provides iPhone and iPad applications, imposes censorship of content, which has become an issue for book publishers and magazines seeking to use the platform. The Guardian newspaper described the role of Apple as analogous to that of British magazine distributor WH Smith, which for many years imposed content restrictions.
Due to the exclusion of pornography from the App Store, YouPorn and others changed their video format from Flash to H.264 and HTML5 specifically for the iPad. [115] In an e-mail exchange[116] with Ryan Tate from Valleywag, Steve Jobs claimed that the iPad offers “freedom from porn”, leading to many upset replies including Adbustings in Berlin by artist Johannes P. Osterhoff[117] and in San Francisco during WWDC10. The media noted the positive response from fans of the device, with thousands of people queued on the first day of sale in a number of these countries. Analysts have noted that while Apple’s previous iPod and iPhone launches took some time till taking off, the iPad was commercially popular from the beginning and faced little market competition during its first year.
Mossberg also called the price “modest” for a device of its capabilities, and praised the ten-hour battery life. [122] Others, including PC Advisor and the Sydney Morning Herald, wrote that the iPad would also compete with proliferating netbooks, most of which use Microsoft Windows. CNET also criticized the iPad for its apparent lack of wireless sync which other portable devices such as Microsoft’s Zune have had for a number of years. Walt Mossberg then, of The Wall Street Journal called it a “pretty close” laptop killer. In the former section, he notes that a laptop offers more features for a cheaper price than the iPad.
[130] PC Magazine’s Tim Gideon wrote, “you have yourself a winner” that “will undoubtedly be a driving force in shaping the emerging tablet landscape. [139] The Independent criticized the iPad for not being as readable in bright light as paper but praised it for being able to store large quantities of books. [135] After its UK release, The Daily Telegraph said the iPad’s lack of Adobe Flash support was “annoying.
The original iPad was selected by Time magazine as one of the 50 Best Inventions of the Year 2010,[141] while Popular Science chose it as the top gadget[142] behind the overall “Best of What’s New 2010” winner Groasis Waterboxx. Examples of uses in the workplace include attorneys responding to clients, medical professionals accessing health records during patient exams, and managers approving employee requests.
Since March 2011, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the iPad for in-cockpit use to cut down on the paper consumption in several airlines.
[161] The iPad has also been called a revolutionary tool to help children with autism learn how to communicate and socialize more easily. For example, Novation, a healthcare contracting services company, developed VHA PriceLynx (based on the mobile application platform of business intelligence software vendor MicroStrategy), a business intelligence app to help health care organizations manage its purchasing procedures more efficiently and save money for hospitals. Guillermo Ramas of Novation states, “Doctors won’t walk around a hospital with a laptop. [165] A study in 2014 found that the iPad 2 could cause electromagnetic interference (EMI) in implantable cardioverter defibrillators. In the United States, fans attending Super Bowl XLV, the first Super Bowl since the iPad was released, could use an official National Football League (NFL) app to navigate Cowboys Stadium. These include sound samplers, guitar and voice effects processors, sequencers for synthesized sounds and sampled loops, virtual synthesizers and drum machines, theremin-style and other touch responsive instruments, drum pads and many more. Gorillaz’s 2010 album, The Fall, was created almost exclusively using the iPad by Damon Albarn while on tour with the band.
List Of All The iPad Generations
Join us as we navigate through the evolution of the iPad, Apple’s ground-breaking tablet that has reshaped the landscape of mobile computing. The iPad 2 offered a thinner design, improved performance with the A5 chip, and introduced cameras for the first time. With an A6X chip and the introduction of the Lightning connector, the 4th gen iPad offered enhanced speed and convenience. Apple launched the iPad Air series in 2013, with a lighter and thinner design compared to its predecessors.
Introduced in 2015, the iPad Pro series cater to power users with robust specifications and features like ProMotion, Apple Pencil support, and Face ID. Match this model number with Apple’s official list to identify your iPad generation.
Each iPad generation brings updates in design, performance, display quality, camera capabilities, and other features. Apple’s iPad has come a long way since its inception, with each generation furthering the boundary of what a tablet can do.
iPad generations: all iPad models in November 2023
At Creative Bloq we test and review tablets of all kinds, and we’ve made it simple by breaking it down into categories, listing the current models available for each one. The camera is amazing, and the support for ProRes video capture means it’s like carrying a mini studio around with you. It is also eye-wateringly expensive, which will be prohibitive to many – it’ll only be serious iPad users that make the leap into buying the new addition to the range. It offered the most computing power available in an Apple tablet, the finest display, and the fastest user experience.
It also comes in two sizes (an 11-inch model and a 12.9-inch version), giving you great options for screen real estate. This is not a cheap tablet, and if you don’t need all that power we’ve detailed above, then there are definitely cheaper options that will suit you better. With this launch, Apple made its mid-range tablet a whole lot more pro-like, giving it the same M1 processor as the 2021 iPad Pros. When we reviewed the new tablet, we found that the chip combined with a superb 1640 x 2360 Liquid Retina IPS LCD screen means the iPad Air is now well and truly an iPad Pro-lite at a more affordable price – although only just, because the price difference is now really very close unless you find a discount. The 64GB storage offered in the base device is rather small, so you’ll probably want to go for the 256GB version if you’re handling a lot of media. Despite the release of the 5th-generation iPad Air, the 4th-generation model from 2020 is still a fine tablet and might be more likely to come in for discounts now that it’s been superseded. When we reviewed this tablet, we were impressed by the level of power and performance on offer, and appreciated how the Magic Keyboard compatibility made using it feel so different compared to what had come before. As we mentioned in our review, with this one you have to deal with artifacts of yesteryear such as compatibility with the first-generation Apple Pencil, rather than the much-improved second version.
It has the same A14 Bionic chip, the same screen resolution and the same 12MP rear camera, making it feel remarkably familiar. It works with a new Magic Keyboard Folio, offers 5G instead of 4G, and uses the 1st-generation Apple Pencil instead of the newer 2nd-generation version.
Oh, and the camera is now positioned in the middle of the landscape side of the body, which is better for video calls. Our initial thoughts were that if you want to pay that much, why not look at 2020’s iPad Air and be able to use the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil?
However, when going hands-on, our reviewer loved the tablet’s bigger, brighter screen and the amount of power available for complex tasks. The lack of 2nd-generation Apple Pencil support is annoying, but the tablet feels luxurious and runs Procreate like a dream.
While it looks almost identical to 2020’s iteration, the 2021 model boasts Apple’s TrueTone tech, allowing the screen to adjust to ambient lighting wherever you are. The camera is also upgraded, growing to 12MP with Apple’s Center Stage features, first seen on the 2020 iPad Pro.
Other than that, the 2021 model has the same 10.2in 1620×2160 LCD screen as the 8th-generation version, with a maximum 500 nits of brightness, which will be just fine for most users. It’s since been superseded by the 2021 and 2022 models, but this could be a good buy if you find it on sale since it still offers everything you need for the core iPad experience. To our eyes, it has started to look a little outdated with its chunky bezels and Home button, but there’s no doubting its capabilities. It comes with an A15 Bionic chip, a USB-C port (at last), and with 5G connectivity, we feel that it’s now more on par with the iPad Air.
Added to that, it now supports the 2nd-generation Apple Pencil, making it a good choice for creatives on the move. The front camera also maxes out at 12MP, but comes with an ultra-wide lens and the Centre Stage feature the higher-end iPads now sport.
Think of this tablet as a more capable Kindle or Kobo for reading or watching content on the go, although it has Apple’s A12 Bionic chip so its performance is by no means weak. Why you can trust Creative Bloq Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.
This is the iPad generation that currently offers the best specs in terms of sheer power and capability. If you’re only looking for a tablet to use for general internet browsing, checking emails and docs, and watching entertainment, you really don’t need an iPad from the latest generation, and you might want to save money by going for an earlier model.
Now you’re likely to be able to find the 2020 iPad Pro for around $800/£800 in a sale, but the latest model offers such a boost in performance that we’d generally recommend paying a couple hundred dollars more to get more longevity from your device. Having said that, the previous iPads models are still great tablets, and many users won’t notice the small differences in loading times.
The firm since released a second generation of the Apple Pencil with magnetic charging and tap controls. Bear in mind that in some cases, an adapter may be required to ensure Pencil compatibility. Since all iPads look pretty alike, it can be confusing to figure out which one you have, especially if you were gifted one second-hand. A reliable way to check is find your iPad’s model number – you can do this either by looking on the back, or by navigating to ‘Settings’, then ‘General’, then ‘About’.
A List of iPad Generations and Models
With so many available products, it’s easy to lose track of everything Apple has to offer in the iPad department. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of all the available iPad products to help clear up any confusion about your choices.
You might be wondering why Apple keeps coming out with new iPad generations each year. Each new iPad generation model typically performs significantly better than its predecessor. The company might add new colors or tweak the device’s size, but the overall design remains relatively constant. Each model gets new additions regularly, with new generations coming to the market every year.
Although far behind the most powerful iPad chip, the A14 Bionic offers excellent performance and great value for the money. Apple added a True Tone feature that adjusts color balance based on the lighting conditions.
The front-facing camera also boasts significant improvements compared to previous iPad models.
The iPad is a versatile entertainment device with many functions that offer excellent value compared to its price.
This model outperforms the standard iPad in the CPU department with an A15 Bionic chip. The 2021 iPad mini features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2,266-by-1,488-pixel resolution.
Not only does the 2022 iPad Air contain this powerhouse chip, but it’s also the most affordable M1 device on the market. The iPad Pro is a professional tablet, offering superior processing power and screen quality.
However, the iPad Pro offers a smoother screen with ProMotion technology and multiple rear-facing cameras. The only considerable difference between these two iPad Pro models is the size of the Liquid Retina display.
The smaller version is equipped with True Tone technology and Wide Color support. In addition to these features, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro also includes a mini-LED backlight system. If you’re an artist, designer, or editor, the iPad Pro might be a worthwhile investment. This guide has also gone through the most prominent features of each iPad model to help you make an informed decision.
Apple iPad
The iPad is a line of tablet based computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. that use Apple’s iOS and iPadOS mobile operating system. Apple maintains a list of Supported iPhone models on its website.
iPad models by Year (2010-2023)
It was a real revolution in the market, but at that time, people were still determining the success of the new device. From the beginning, Apple did not change the names of tablet models depending on the year of their development but assigned them a generation identifier.
You need to know that there are several models in each line of tablets; they differ in the amount of RAM and permanent memory. It is pretty easy to understand the Apple iPad device.
In each of these lines, tablets are divided into generations, and in each of them, several models differ in the amount of memory or support for 3G/LTE/5G. But this is already nuances, I think; basically, you want to know in what year, for example, began to produce iPad seven and when production was stopped, and then, if you are satisfied with this device, to study what models of iPad seven exist in terms of memory capacity and with what modules for communication.
Recognizing the iPad generation is easy; Apple tells you which iPad you’re holding; go to settings and click About this device. I have collected in one table all lines and generations of iPad; you can compare by the year of release of the device.
If you need to know not only the date of release, but also the date of the end of production of the model, then below you will see tables in which all tablets iPad, Air, Pro, Mini are distributed by line, and in each line models by generation and year, which makes it easier to study the information. You should know that there are 33 different generations of iPads in all four lines today. Taking a closer look, here’s how many generations of iPad there are today across all tablet lines. iPad Pro – the iPad Pro line of tablets has 12 generations, but it can be divided into two more development branches.
In 2013, Apple started calling all its tablets by notable names to make them more attractive to customers, adding the names iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro. However, in 2017, after five years, Apple decided to resume production of tablets under the standard iPad name. A possible reason is the brand’s memorability because most people say I have an iPad, leaving out the names of the lines.
The iPad mini lineup with small screens was actively produced until 2015. Such a tablet is slightly larger than a phone; in 2015, Apple stopped producing the new iPad mini. New iPad mini models will be released in two years, as this segment with small screen sizes is less in demand.
The break between models of this line of tablets also amounted to five years. This was probably due to the company’s desire to focus on the iPad Pro.
During this time, there was an increase in iPhone sales and a decrease in iPad sales (this is typical for the entire market of phones and tablets of all brands). Even though the tablet market accounts for about 3-5% of all Internet devices, they are still bought, but much less than phones.
That’s why the iPad line of devices has expanded to meet the demand of a broader range of buyers. Apple has developed a great tablet in the Pro lineup for home and business, but expensive.
The iPad Pro is a line of tablets released in 2015. This line of Pro tablets is positioned as the most powerful and fastest.
List of iPad Generations: iPad Models From Oldest to Newest
In March 2010, Steve Jobs introduced the first iPad, which is now known to set standards for other tablets. That includes the designers, filmmakers, writers, video editors, real estate agents, pilots, and more. If you’re like me and are indecisive, this list aims to help you make a final decision before investing a hefty amount on a device that many thinks is still unreasonably priced. You’ll get to see iPad generations with different models and the year they were launched to make things easier for you.
Include details, specifications, features, launch dates, pricing availability, the iPad OS they are running, and such information. They can take photos, play music, a massive collection of games, have GPS navigation, etc. The iPad one included a three-axis accelerometer that enables the device to detect when moved or tilted. The best part was that it set its unique interface elements that complement its mammoth screen.
9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 63.3% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 768 x 1024 pixels, 132 ppi density 9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 65.1% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 768 x 1024 pixels, 132 ppi density 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB Processor: Apple A5 45 nm with dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU Apple A5 45 nm with dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU RAM: 512MB
There isn’t much new to say about the third generation of the regular iPad, apart from that Apple dropped the numbering system in the official name. 9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 65.1% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi density 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB Processor: Apple A5X 45 nm with dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU
Apple A5X 45 nm with dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU RAM: 1GB
9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 65.1% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi density 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A6X 45 nm with dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU and quad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4 GPU
Apple A6X 45 nm with dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU and quad-core PowerVR SGX554MP4 GPU RAM: 1GB 9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 71.6% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi density
32GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A9 45 nm with dual-core 1.84 GHz CPU and six-core PowerVR GT7600 GPU Apple A9 45 nm with dual-core 1.84 GHz CPU and six-core PowerVR GT7600 GPU RAM: 2GB
As it added support for the Apple Pencil, the advanced stylist worked with unique controls on the screen that provided enhanced precision and increased productivity in doing daily things. Apple did not change the price tag and went a step further and added a slight discount for educational institutions.
9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 71.6% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi density 32GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A10 Fusion 16 nm with quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) CPU and six-core PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU
Apple A10 Fusion 16 nm with quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) CPU and six-core PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU RAM: 2GB Apple did not change the processor as this one still ran the 810 fusion power with three GB of RAM.
Watching multimedia and offered full support for Apple Pencil and smart keyboard. With the new iPadOS, the seventh-gen iPad supported external storage devices and new multitasking features. 10.2 inches, IPS LCD, 74.4% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1620 x 2160 pixels, 264 ppi density 32GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A10 Fusion 16 nm with quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) CPU and six-core PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU Apple A10 Fusion 16 nm with quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) CPU and six-core PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU RAM: 3GB
The 8th generation iPad launched in 2020 got a 10.2-inch retina display that could hit a whopping 500 nits of brightness. Display: 10.2 inches, Retina IPS LCD, 74.4% screen-to-body ratio, and 500 nits brightness 10.2 inches, Retina IPS LCD, 74.4% screen-to-body ratio, and 500 nits brightness Resolution: 1620 x 2160 pixels, 264 ppi density
Display: 10.2 inches, Retina IPS LCD, 73.8% screen-to-body ratio, and 500 nits brightness 10.2 inches, Retina IPS LCD, 73.8% screen-to-body ratio, and 500 nits brightness Resolution: 1620 x 2160 pixels, 265 ppi density
7.9 inches, IPS LCD, 71.7% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 768 x 1024 pixels, 162 ppi density
16GB, 32GB, and 64GB Processor: Apple A5 45 nm with dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU
7.9 inches, IPS LCD, 71.7% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 324 ppi density 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A7 28 nm with dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone CPU and quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU
Apple A7 28 nm with dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone CPU and quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU RAM: 1GB 7.9 inches, IPS LCD, 71.7% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 324 ppi density
16GB, 64GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A7 28 nm with dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone CPU and quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU Apple A7 28 nm with dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone CPU and quad-core PowerVR G6430 GPU RAM: 1GB
Critics commented on the significant improvement over the predecessor as it was pretty similar to the iPad Air 2. 7.9 inches, IPS LCD, 70.6% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 324 ppi density
16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A8 20 nm with dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon CPU and quad-core PowerVR GX6450 GPU Apple A8 20 nm with dual-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon CPU and quad-core PowerVR GX6450 GPU RAM: 2GB Its A12 Bionic processor and extra RAM made it a better companion for games, media consumption, and multitasking. This iPad Mini also gained Apple Pencil support, which further propelled the productivity of this device.
7.9 inches, IPS LCD, 70.6% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 324 ppi density Launched a few months ago, it has all the upgrades one would expect as the latest entrant in the established line of devices.
This means that this iPad Mini is more capable of handling demanding and modern apps than its predecessors. Apple finally embraced the standard USB type C fort with the sixth generation of the iPad Mini. Apple says that the iPad Mini 6 is composed of recycled materials, making it more environmentally friendly. Display: 8.3 inches Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 70.6% screen-to-body ratio and 500 nits brightness 8.3 inches Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 70.6% screen-to-body ratio and 500 nits brightness Resolution: 1488 x 2266 pixels, 327 ppi density Stereo speakers, NO headphone jack Colors: Space Gray, Pink, Purple, Starlight
Cupertino giant Apple launched a redesigned 10.9-inch iPad with a Type-C port and four vibrant colors. The tenth-generation iPad got some meaningful upgrades, such as the A14 Bionic chip, a 12-megapixel camera, a Liquid Retina display, fast wireless connectivity, and an all-new Magic Keyboard Folio with function rows. As for colors, people can choose from the basic Silver, Blue, Yellow, and finally, a Pink shade – the first on a mainstream Apple product. Display: 10.9 inches, Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 80.5% screen-to-body ratio, and 500 nits brightness
10.9 inches, Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 80.5% screen-to-body ratio, and 500 nits brightness Resolution: 1640 x 2360 pixels, 264 ppi density 1640 x 2360 pixels, 264 ppi density Security: The power button on the top doubles as a Touch ID 9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 71.6% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 PPI density 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A7, 28 nm with dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone CPU and PowerVR G6430 quad-core GPU
Apple A7, 28 nm with dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone CPU and PowerVR G6430 quad-core GPU RAM: 1GB The iPad two was powered by Apple’s first Triple-Core processor, making it faster than the iPhone 6. 9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 71.6% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 PPI density 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB Processor: Apple A8X 20 nm with Triple-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon CPU and PowerVR GXA6850 octa-core GPU
Apple A8X 20 nm with Triple-core 1.5 GHz Typhoon CPU and PowerVR GXA6850 octa-core GPU RAM: 2GB The button placement, bezels, sleek build, And faster processor made this iPad seem like a must-have device in your bag. 10.5 inches, IPS LCD, 78.3% screen-to-body ratio, True-tone Resolution: 1668 x 2224 pixels, 265 PPI density The beautiful 10.9″ liquid retina IPS display with 2360×1640 resolution and A14 bionic processor made this an easy choice for many iPad enthusiasts out there.
Display: 10.9 inches Liquid Retina, IPS LCD, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 500 nits brightness 10.9 inches Liquid Retina, IPS LCD, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 500 nits brightness Resolution: 1640 x 2360 pixels, 264 PPI density) 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS (rear), 1080p@30/60fps (selfie) Sound: Stereo speakers, NO headphone jack Stereo speakers, NO headphone jack Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue
Well, one of the internal specifications matches the iPad Pro variants, and the Cupertino giant included the M1 chip, which was quite shocking.
The RAM is now doubled from 4GB to 8GB, and the USB-C port is also 2x faster than the previous generation, which means Apple is aiming this device at the professionals. The beautiful 10.9″ liquid retina IPS display with 2360×1640 resolution and A14 bionic processor made this an easy choice for many iPad enthusiasts. Display: 10.9 inches Liquid Retina, IPS LCD, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 500 nits brightness
10.9 inches Liquid Retina, IPS LCD, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 500 nits brightness Resolution: 1640 x 2360 pixels, (264 PPI density) 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS (rear), 1080p@30/60fps (selfie) Sound: Stereo speakers, no headphone jack Stereo speakers, no headphone jack Colors: Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, Blue
Apple introduced the 12.9 inches variant of the iPad dubbed as “Pro” Back in 2015.
2015 12.9″ iPad Pro also gained support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. 12.9 inches, IPS LCD, 77.0% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 2048 x 2732 pixels, 264 ppi density
32GB, 128GB, and 256GB Processor: Apple A9X 16 nm with Twister dual-core 2.26 GHz CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU Apple A9X 16 nm with Twister dual-core 2.26 GHz CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU RAM: 4GB This iPad Pro improved upon the display, which added true tone and decreased reflection.
Many people were elated to know that the 9.7-inch iPad Pro supported Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. 9.7 inches, IPS LCD, 71.6% screen-to-body ratio Resolution: 1536 x 2048 pixels, 264 ppi density 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB Processor: Apple A9X 16 nm with Twister dual-core 2.16 GHz CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU
Apple A9X 16 nm with Twister dual-core 2.16 GHz CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU RAM: 2GB This model also added the true tone display, making it the world’s best tablet compatible with a wide color gamut. 12.9 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 76.4% screen-to-body ratio, and True tone Resolution: 2732 x 2048 pixels, 265 ppi density 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB Processor: Apple A10X Fusion 10 nm with Twister Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr) CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU
Apple A10X Fusion 10 nm with Twister Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr) CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU RAM: 4GB 10.5 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 71.6% screen-to-body ratio, and True tone Resolution: 1668 x 2224 pixels, 265 ppi density
32GB, 128GB, and 256GB Processor: Apple A10X Fusion 10 nm with Twister Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr) CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU Apple A10X Fusion 10 nm with Twister Hexa-core 2.38 GHz (3x Hurricane & 3x Zephyr) CPU and 12-core PowerVR Series 7 GPU RAM: 4GB IPad Pro was launched in 2018, which was known to be a refresh, as it added the support for the second-generation Apple Pencil.
With this generation, Apple ensured that the Pencil connected to the side of the Pro for easy charge and mobility.
Although a bit late to the party, Apple finally switched to a Type-C connecter with the third generation of the iPad Pro. Display: 12.9 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, True tone with a wide color gamut
12.9 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, True tone with a wide color gamut Resolution: 2048 x 2732 pixels, 265 ppi density Stereo speakers NO headphone jack Colors: Space Gray, Silver, and Gold Display: 11 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 500 nits brightness 11 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 500 nits brightness Resolution: 1668 x 2388 pixels, 265 ppi density The 4th generation of the 12.9 inches iPad Pro was not that different from its predecessor as it focused on art, multitasking, and general productivity. The iOS 13.4 update made this iPad more interesting as it improved productivity with its multitasking features. Display: 12.9 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with a wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness 12.9 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with a wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness Resolution: 2048 x 2732 pixels, 265 ppi density
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS (main), 1080p@30fps with HDR (selfie) Sound: Stereo speakers NO headphone jack With second-generation Apple Pencil support and minimal bezels, the screen size screams productive. Apple also extended the support for Magic Keyboard, cursor, and USB type C for the 11″ iPad Pro. Display: 11 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness
11 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness Resolution: 1668 x 2388 pixels, 265 ppi density 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS (main), 1080p@30/60fps with HDR (selfie) Sound: Stereo speakers, NO headphone jack Its mini-LED display, high resolution, and rich color contrast make it the best content consumption (and graphic-designing) machine. Display: 12.9 inches, Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with a wide color gamut, and 1600 nits peak brightness
12.9 inches, Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with a wide color gamut, and 1600 nits peak brightness Resolution: 2048 x 2732 pixels, 265 ppi density The only thing – or two – missing from this iPad is the mini-LED display and a slightly bigger size. Display: 11 inches, Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, True tone with wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness 11 inches, Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, True tone with wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness Resolution: 1668 x 2388 pixels, 265 ppi density 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS (main), 1080p@30/60fps with HDR (selfie) Sound: Stereo speakers, NO headphone jack Apple announced the sixth generation of the iPad Pro 12.9 inch with the M2 chip, which amalgamates a versatile portable machine that rivals desktop performance.
Display: 12.9 inches, Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with a wide color gamut, and 1600 nits peak brightness 12.9 inches, Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, Truetone with a wide color gamut, and 1600 nits peak brightness Resolution: 2048 x 2732 pixels, 265 PPI density
This fourth generation of the 11″ iPad Pro has the M2 chip, which makes way for features of 100GB/s of unified memory bandwidth. Like the M1 iPad Pros, the 2022 Pro models support up to 16GB of fast unified memory, so multitasking is a breeze.
The Apple Pencil hover feature is present here too, which detects up to 12 mm above the display. Display: 11 inches, Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, True tone with wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness
11 inches, Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 85.4% screen-to-body ratio, True tone with wide color gamut, and 600 nits brightness Resolution: 1668 x 2388 pixels, 265 PPI density 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, Cinematic mode (4K, 1080p), ProRes (main), 1080p@30/60fps with HDR (selfie) Sound: Stereo speakers, NO headphone jack
Also, buy any new iPad Pro model and get an all-screen design with Face ID. If you are someone in the real estate business and need to show people many houses or something on a similar path, then an iPad is an excellent choice.
So if you don’t have Pro usage but want a larger screen with a modern design, then the iPad Air is the device for you. Many YouTubers use iPad Pro with a keyboard and a mouse, mainly for editing videos and writing scripts.
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